Episode 19: Les Miserables Special

In this month’s episode, we’re transported to Texas for the brand new stage production of Holes! We hear from the man who inspired a generation to learn maths and science, Johnny Ball tells us all about his new show: Wonders Beyond Numbers. Plus, we share a tribute to our longstanding panto musical director, David Carter.

Stages of My Life features artists performing at Norwich Theatre, shining the spotlight on those crucial moments along the way that developed the artist into who they are today. Ore chats about his foray into musical theatre, sharing a role with Peter Andre and singing on the West End stage... in front of his dad!The TV and radio star has reported from the Rio Olympics, hosted on The One Show, and lifted the Glitterball in the 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing, all with an energy, charm and warmth which has endeared him to audiences. Now he is challenging himself yet again as he acts, dances and sings his way across the stage in the musical whodunit Curtains, at Norwich Theatre Royal from Tues 11 - Sat 15 February.The next episode of Interval will be released on Friday 21st February.

Ahead of the arrival of Les Miserables, we catch up with cast-members Nic Greenshields (Javert), Felix Mosse (Marius) and Dean Chisnall (Jean Valjean) plus take a look behind the scenes of the show. We also look ahead to some of the other early 2020 highlights at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich Playhouse and Stage Two

In our December edition of Interval, we catch up with the director of Holes, Adam Penford, who talks about why theatre for all ages is important to him. The theatre's Jo Reil talks about the amazing range of courses on offer whatever your ages, and we eavesdrop on rehearsal for the Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society's production of Made In Dagenham.

In this month’s episode, it’s a pantomime special. Oh yes it is! We’ll be finding out all about our Cinderella cast, AND an exciting new partnership - bringing world class theatre and Premier League Football together.

In this month’s episode, the circus is in town. Lost In Translation are at Norwich Playhouse this Christmas putting their special twist on a Charles Dickens classic. And the pantomime season is almost upon us. Richard Gauntlett joins us for Stages of My Life, ahead of his upcoming role as The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.

In this month’s episode, Jodie Prenger is back at the Theatre Royal, in the National Theatre’s re-working of A Taste of Honey. We’re joined by podcasting veterans The Football Ramble. Marcus & Luke give us their thoughts about Norwich City Football Club. Plus we take a closer look at the next edition of Creative Matters: Finding Refuge and Sanctuary.

On Saturday 31st August, we opened our doors! Catch up with the highlights of Open Day, including our Live interview with panto legend David Gant!

In this month’s episode, Liza Goddard from A Woman of No Importance joins us for a special edition of Stages of My Life. Producer of The Lovely Bones and the upcoming blockbuster Judy, Lee Dean tells us about his exciting projects. And at Norwich Playhouse, Come Dance With Me presents a blend of dance and dark humour. We spoke to the director Graham Howes and co-author Karen Lynne about the semi-biographical story.

In this month’s episode, we were lucky enough to chat to Matthew Bourne about his passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet. Literary icon Armistead Maupin is poised for an early autumn visit to us but why is he (and his work) so loved? Plus the Norwich Theatre Royal Youth Company takes a gritty play which explores the nature of friendship, celebrity and success down to the Playhouse this summer.